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This week, Saturday Night Live revived "Mid-Day News" for the second time. The sketch is the brain-child, and favorite, of SNL star Ego Nwodim.

Host Shane Gillis joined Nwodim, Heidi Gardner, and Kenan Thompson for "Mid-Day News 2" during the March 1 episode. The premise features two white and two Black new anchors getting in an escalating competition over crime stories.

The original aired on October 5, 2019. Host Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Alex Moffat squared off against Nwodim and Thompson. In an interview with The Ringer, Nwodim explained how her real-life anxiety while watching the news inspired the sketch.

"Whatever sort of crime is happening—there’s a suspect on the loose, and we’re trying to find the suspect—I’m always like, 'My goodness, what a terrible crime!' And I go, 'Please don’t let it be a Black person.' Because we don’t need that kind of press. I...

Seth Meyers had one of the longest tenures in Saturday Night Live history. In the impressive and extensive catalog of sketches he's responsible for writing, one stands out as his all-time favorite.

Meyers joined Saturday Night Live in 2001 as a cast member. However, he made his SNL legacy as a writer, serving as head writer from 2006 to 2014.

Few people seem to have the same appreciation for Saturday Night Live and its history as Meyers. So it's worth paying close attention when he discusses his best sketch and what made it so special.

In an interview with The Ringer, Meyers named "Darrell's House" as the best sketch he'd ever written for the show. It came during a 2013 episode hosted by comedian Zach Galifianakis.

The sketch is a rarity in Saturday Night Live history because it came in two parts. It's not often that a sketch gets a sequel or a follow-up in the same episode.

Did you ever hear the words Blue Sunshine? The 1977 horror film hits 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + CD on April 15 via Synapse Films.

Written and directed by Jeff Lieberman, the cult classic has been restored in 4K from the original 35mm camera negative with Dolby Vision.

The limited edition three-disc set includes hours of extras, a soundtrack CD composed by Charles Gross, a booklet, and a fold-out poster, all housed in chipboard packaging with artwork by Wes Benscoter.

Special Features:

4K restoration of the original 35mm camera negative mastered in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Lossless English DTS-hd Master Audio original theatrical mono and a 5.1 surround sound mix supervised by director Jeff Lieberman Two audio commentaries by writer-director Jeff Lieberman New introduction by Jeff Lieberman 2003 interview with Jeff Lieberman Lieberman on Lieberman interview 1980 Channel Z interview with Jeff Lieberman by Mick Garris 2022 Fantasia Film Festival Q&a with Jeff Lieberman The Ringer...

In every generation, there is a chosen one — again.

Variety has learned from sources that a sequel series to the beloved show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is nearing a pilot order at Hulu.

Sources say that Sarah Michelle Gellar is in final talks to once again play the iconic title character in the untitled project, although it would focus on a new Slayer and Gellar would appear in a recurring role rather than leading the series.

Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman are attached to write, showrun, and executive produce. Chloé Zhao is attached to direct and executive produce under her Book of Shadows production banner. Gellar would also executive produce along with Gail Berman. Fran Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui will executive produce via Suite B, while Dolly Parton will executive produce via Sandollar. 20th Television and Searchlight Television will produce. Berman, the Kuzuis, and Parton were all executive producers on the original “Buffy” series.

More than two decades after Buffy the Vampire Slayer ended its seven-season run, the beloved supernatural drama is eyeing a revival with a new chapter in the franchise. A followup series is nearing a pilot order from Hulu, with Sarah Michelle Gellar expected to star, reprising her signature role as Buffy Summers, sources said. Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, a self-professed lifelong Buffy fan, is set to direct the pilot, written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (Poker Face). The reboot hails from Buffy the Vampire Slayer studio 20th Television and Disney sibling Searchlight TV where Zhao has been under a first-look deal.

Beyond the pilot order, I hear the reboot is starting a writers room soon, a sign that Hulu and the studios have high expectations for the project going to series. It is unclear yet whether other original Buffy cast members would return; that is considered likely.

Described as the next chapter in the Buffyverse,...

There's so much to love about 1984's "The Terminator" that it's hard to imagine how much of a slog it was to get made. Director James Cameron worked on a tight budget under incredible time pressures and was constantly forced to pivot when things went awry. Still, he produced a sci-fi horror classic that betrays nothing of its troubled production. So much of his directorial debut (we'll gloss over his part in "Piranha II: The Spawning") just worked, but for Cameron, without Linda Hamilton's Sarah Connor at the center, there was no movie.

Producer Gale Anne Hurd saved "The Terminator" from a happy ending. Had certain studio executives had their way, the iconic scene that manifested Cameron's nightmarish vision of a Terminator exoskeleton rising from the fire would have been cut in favor of a final shot of Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn) and Sarah Connor hugging. Imagine the legacy...

Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of the most iconic teen dramas ever made. Running from 1997 to 2003, the show combined supernatural thrills with relatable stories, giving fans unforgettable characters and imaginative creatures. The series followed Buffy Summers played by Sarah Michelle Gellar, a high school cheerleader turned vampire slayer, as she faced off against demons and apocalypses in the quiet Californian town of Sunnydale.

The cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Credit: 20th Century Fox Television

Buffy wasn’t alone in her battles, her loyal friends, known as the Scooby Gang, included Willow played by Alyson Hannigan, and Xander played by Nicholas Brendon. Together, they tackled everything from history exams to deadly vampires, blending humor, action, and heartfelt moments.

Whether you rooted for Buffy’s romance with Angel or preferred the fiery chemistry with Spike, the show left a lasting impact on viewers. Now, more than two decades since the series ended,...

On September 15, 2023, three-time Daytime Emmy Award winner Billy Miller passed away following a lengthy battle with bipolar disorder, just two days shy of what would have been his 44th birthday. Two months later, his death was officially ruled as suicide by the Travis County Medical Examiner.

On the first anniversary of his death, and just two days short of what would have been his 45th birthday, fans of the beloved actor took to social media on Sunday to share thoughts and memories of Miller, including photos, videos and other forms of media.

“He was the best actor! He could take on a role and make it so good! Rest In Peace Billy you are so missed,” said one user on X (formerly Twitter). “Billy, you’ll always be remembered this way – you will get the justice that you deserve. Thank you for sharing yourself with the rest of us,” said another.

Exactly one year after soap vet Billy Miller passed away, his former General Hospital co-star Kelly Monaco is paying tribute for the first time.

“Duces ‘I’ve got your back and you always had mine’ I will tell our story soon enough,” Monaco captioned an Instagram photo of the pair smiling with roses in their teeth on Sunday. “I love and miss you… and beyond.”

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With The Challenge set to return on MTV with Battle of the Eras, the official podcast will also return to provide coverage.

The podcast has featured a rotation of hosts covering the MTV seasons and the All Stars, USA, and World Championship spin-offs.

While the podcast originally began with MTV regulars Aneesa Ferreira and Tori Deal co-hosting, it switched to Devyn Simone and Da’Vonne Rogers.

The podcast covers recaps of the season episodes and often features special guests, such as the cast and crew from The Challenge, to share their thoughts.

The Battle of the Eras cast will feature Tori and Aneesa among the 40 MTV stars competing for a share of the $1 million prize pot.

On Friday, The Challenge shared an announcement regarding the podcast and who will host during MTV’s Season 40.

Former Challenge stars return for Battle of the Eras podcast

On Friday, The Challenge shared a slideshow...

In December 2023, the first part of Zack Snyder's sci-fi epic "Rebel Moon" was released on Netflix to cold reviews and audience indifference. The story of "Rebel Moon" followed a rebel named Kora who knew that an evil Empire was traveling to her home world -- the titular rebel moon -- to steal all their grain and force the natives to starvation. Kora trekked out into the galaxy to collect whatever ragtag warriors she could find, hoping to hire them as her homeworld's scant defenders. 

The story, of course, was adapted directly from Akira Kurosawa's 1954 classic "Seven Samurai," and no review of Snyder's film was complete without direct comparison's to the master's work. Even the plot point of stolen grain is common between the two films. 

More cinematically well-versed critics likely also made a comparison to "Battle Beyond the Stars," a 1980 sci-fi "Seven Samurai" riff directed by Jimmy T. Murakami...

Shawn Levy-directed Deadpool & Wolverine is premiering today, and fans cannot wait to see what it brings to the table. The MCU is expanding, with more and more characters added to the canon, and having the X-Men under the same roof as the Avengers feels like a dream come true. The upcoming movie will finally bring together the Foxverse characters into the MCU, and fans can’t wait to see it.

Hugh Jackman, Shawn Levy, and Ryan Reynolds during the World Press Tour for Deadpool 3 in Shanghai | Marvel Studios/X

One thing that Levy and the two lead stars of the movie – Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman – is that they do not spill any beans, anywhere, whatsoever. Unlike some MCU stars, [Like Mark Ruffalo and Tom Holland], the Deadpool 3 team has been very tight-lipped about what the movie will be all about. There have been “leaks” and whole 30-minute preview parties,...

Zach Braff never thought he’d beat out Quentin Tarantino at any awards show, let alone the Grammys.

Braff recalled to The Ringer that Tarantino congratulated him in a classically subversive way after the “Garden State” soundtrack won the award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media over Tarantino’s “Kill Bill: Vol. 2.”

“I was up against Quentin Tarantino. I certainly didn’t think there would ever be a chance where I would beat Quentin Tarantino at anything,” Braff said. “My father wanted to come, and I was like, ‘Dad, there’s no way I’m gonna win a Grammy. Tarantino is winning the Grammy, and you’re wasting your trip from Jersey out here.’ And then we fucking won! I couldn’t believe it.”

Braff continued, “Tarantino jokingly said, ‘You stole my fucking Grammy, man,’ and then gave me a big smile and a hug. He was super sweet and supportive.

It’s been a long time since fans have wished for Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s collaboration, and now, director Shawn Levy is about to bring the much-awaited Deadpool & Wolverine to theaters.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine / Walt Disney Studios

The Merc with a Mouth and Logan are a unique pair in the comics, but what exactly made them a good tandem when they have different personalities? In a recent interview, Levy revealed the true ingredient that made Deadpool and Wolverine a perfect match.

Shawn Levy On Deadpool and Wolverine’s Undeniable Chemistry

Shawn Levy spoke with The Ringer and discussed several elements of the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine. It only used to be a dream for many, including Ryan Reynolds, to see Deadpool and Wolverine side by side, and now it is actually happening. He shared why the pairing worked so well.

There’s two different answers,...

On Friday, July 12, 2024, HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher welcomes Speaker Kevin McCarthy, political commentator Bakari Sellers, and conservative host Ben Shapiro to the show for lively and engaging conversations. Bakari Sellers, a political commentator and host of the Ringer podcast, joins Bill Maher to discuss race and police interactions. In a previous […]

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Eddie Murphy initially hesitated to wear the same clothes in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F but was convinced by comparing Axel's jacket to Indiana Jones' fedora. Axel Foley's look emphasizes the character's lack of development and stubbornness, hindering his relationship with his daughter. Murphy's decision to keep the iconic look in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F contributes to the film's nostalgic appeal.

Eddie Murphy reveals the one detail he was reluctant to see used in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Picking up 30 years after his previous outing as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop III, Murphy's latest movie sees him reprising the wisecracking detective that first helped turn him into a movie star. Known for his trademark Detroit Lions jacket, blue jeans, and white sneakers, Axel Foley can be seen sporting the same look throughout each of the Beverly Hills Cop franchises previous entries.

Speaking with The Ringer,...

This article contains spoilers for The Boys season 4, episode 6.

Jack Quaid wore the Webweaver suit throughout The Boys episode 6, showcasing dedication. Creator Eric Kripke points out that wearing the suit was not necessary in season 4. The scene serves an important purpose in Hughie's arc in season 4.

The Boys creator Eric Kripke reveals whether it was really Jack Quaid sporting the Webweaver suit in season 4, episode 6. With just two episodes left to go in the season, The Boys season 4 is reaching its conclusion. Each episode so far has come with characteristically shocking scenes, with the most recent episode including a freakishly sexual scene where Hughie masquerades as Spider-Man parody character Webweaver, who has been enlisted as the "sidekick" for Tek Knight, the show's lampoon of Batman.

The Boys season 4, episode 7 airs July 11 and the finale airs on July 18.

Speaking with Collider, Kripke reveals whether or not Quaid is really in the...

The Slayer is about to meet her next match: Sarah Michelle Gellar has officially joined Paramount+ With Showtime’s prequel series Dexter: Original Sin, the streamer/cabler announced Thursday.

The actress will play Tanya Martin, the CSI Chief at the Miami Metro Police Department and Dexter’s new boss.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar will boss around a certain serial killer in training in Dexter: Original Sin. In a special guest starring role, Gellar will play Tanya Martin, the CSI Chief at the Miami Metro Police Department and Dexter Morgan’s (Patrick Gibson) new boss.

The 10-episode original drama series from Paramount+ With Showtime, set in 1991 Miami, follows Dexter, a student who is refining his killer skills with the help and support of his adoptive father Harry (Christian Slater). In his dad, he finds solace and understanding, especially as his bloodthirsty urges grow and can no longer be ignored. As his only confidant, Harry teaches Dexter a code that’s designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to die — all while avoiding getting caught by law enforcement. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship...

Phoebe Cates nearly ended Zach Galligan's career before she helped launch it.

Galligan was the New York City-born son of a corporate lawyer and a psychologist when, in his late teens, he landed his first major Hollywood audition. The film was Paul Mazursky's contemporized adaptation of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest," and it promised to be a powerhouse actor's showcase what with John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands already cast in the lead roles.

Mazursky and casting director Juliet Taylor were looking for a young actor to play the film's version of Ferdinand, the Prince of Naples who falls in love with Prospero's daughter Miranda. Given the production's pedigree, Galligan was competing against and reading with a who's who of up-and-coming performers, many of whom already had a movie or two under their belt.

One of these up-and-comers was Phoebe Cates, a showbiz kid who'd been on the...

Ringer left fans wanting more with its unresolved mysteries in the season 1 finale. Sarah Michelle Gellar's limited run plan for the show could have made it more rewatchable. Gellar's pregnancy led to the show's cancellation, but a modern premiere might have shown a different outcome.

Sarah Michelle Gellar has had many fantastic roles throughout her career, but one of her best shows still needs an ending after 12 years. After playing Buffy Summers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer in all seven seasons, Gellar sought something unlike the supernatural drama. Her follow-up vehicle was considerably different from anything else on TV at that point, making it a hot property before it landed on a network. The idea, coupled with luring an in-demand actress back to the small screen, helped get it a lot of attention when it premiered in 2011.

It's always interesting when an actor takes their career in a new direction,...

Joe Dante's "Gremlins" is a one-of-a-kind blockbuster from an era when studios hadn't quite yet developed the formula for producing hit movies. In the early 1980s, executives under pressure to find projects capable of breaking the coveted $100 million domestic mark relied heavily on movie stars or bestselling books, but to strike gold you needed vision. That meant finding a visionary.

There were two 30-something film brats who fit this profile during that period: George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. And since Lucas was, at the moment, a two-franchise man with "Star Wars" and the just-taking-off Indiana Jones series, Spielberg, who'd just set up his production company Amblin Entertainment at Universal Pictures, was the closest thing to a Walt Disney alive and unfrozen in Hollywood.

After scoring a one-two box-office knockout in 1982 with "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "Poltergeist," Spielberg was eager to expand his burgeoning showbiz empire. For his first official,...

Lacey Chabert (Young Justice, Mean Girls) and Kristoffer Polaha (Jurassic World Dominion, Ringer), who starred in Hallmark favorites A Merry Scottish Christmas and A Biltmore Christmas, respectively, have joined forces for the network’s newest holiday film set and shot on location in Iceland.

The duo wrapped production on the adventure-romance The Christmas Quest, premiering later this year as part of Hallmark’s 15th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event. The film also marks Chabert’s 15th (!!!) Hallmark Christmas movie.

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Jodie Foster is one of the most talented and respected actresses in Hollywood. From working on many critically acclaimed projects to being nominated for an Oscar five times and winning two out of them, she has certainly seen the heights of success in her career. Naturally, she has worked very hard for these achievements.

Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs

Her most recent work, Nyad, is the perfect example of her dedication as an actress. Not only was she nominated for an Oscar for her work in the sports-thriller film, but she also pushed her physical capabilities as much as she could.

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It would seem that the 61-year-old actress had a point to prove when making the movie and would stop at nothing to make it.

Felicity, the WB series that launched Keri Russell, Scott Speedman and Scott Foley to household-name status, is getting a fond look back after 25 years by its stars and producers in a new weekly podcast.

Dear Felicity, from producer J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Audio and Spotify’s The Ringer, will debut Wednesday, March 13, with new episodes arriving every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.

While most “rewatch” podcasts are structured in an episode-by-episode format, Dear Felicity will instead cover themes and story arcs, with topics focusing on Felicity, The WB, the careers of those involved, and how the television business functioned at the time.

Felicity starred Russell as a young California woman attending college in New York City. Speedman and Foley were her love interests.

Hosted by Felicity stars Amanda Foreman and Greg Grunberg alongside The Ringer’s Juliet Litman, Dear Felicity will bring together cast,...

J.J. Abrams is taking a look back at “Felicity,” the beloved series he co-created that premiered 25 years ago, in a difference kind of rewatch podcast featuring guest appearances by the show’s stars, including Keri Russell, Scott Speedman and Scott Foley.

“Dear Felicity,” from Abrams’ Bad Robot Audio and Spotify’s The Ringer, is set to debut Wednesday, March 13. New episodes will drop Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.

According to the podcast’s producers, rather than the typical episode-by-episode approach of other nostalgic TV rewatch podcasts, episodes of “Dear Felicity” will cover “themes and story arcs to facilitate broader conversations” about “Felicity,” as well as The WB, the careers of those involved with the show and how the dynamics of the era’s TV business.

The podcast is hosted by “Felicity” stars Amanda Foreman and Greg Grunberg, alongside The Ringer’s Juliet Litman. Special guests will include Russell,...

Echo and Reservation Dogs standout Devery Jacobs will be honored at this year’s Atx TV Festival with the 2024 Breakthrough Award. The award is given to a creative “whose voice has made a distinct impact on the current moment in TV and whose work exemplifies the emotional, entertaining, and artistic possibilities of the medium”, the festival announced Wednesday.

Jacobs will discuss her career in a one-on-one conversation, including her multi-hyphenate role as actor, writer and director on FX’s critically acclaimed series Reservation Dogs, her recent role in Marvel Studios’ Echo, and her producorial debut feature film, Backspot, in which she also stars.

Previous recipients of the award include Angelica Ross (Pose) and Sydney Sweeney.

The fest also will announce live TV-themed episode taping of The Ringer’s original podcast Trial By Content with hosts Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales and Neil Miller, as well as additional...

What is the Sundance Film Festival outside of Park City?

Sundance Institute CEO Joanna Vicente has addressed the possibility of a move for the Sundance Film Festival out of Park City, where it has taken place since the early ’80s.

Vicente was the surprise guest at the live-taping of Puck founding partner Matt Belloni‘s Ringer podcast The Town. During the wide-ranging conversation that touched on everything from the Netflix acquisition of Fair Play to the five-year plan for the festival, Belloni asked Vicente about the state of negotiations for staying in Park City.

“Park City is part of Sundance,” Vicente answered. “It’s a beautiful location. It’s kind of remote. We get immersed into the festival.” At that point, Belloni interjected to say, “I feel a but coming,” adding that in his conversations with Uber drivers, restaurant employees and ski industry insiders, “They don’t like Sundance.”

“No,...

Warning: contains plot spoilers for The Boy and the Heron.

The English-language title of Hayao Miyazaki’s latest feature at Studio Ghibli is misleadingly simple. The Boy and the Heron suggests an Aesop-like fable in the vein of The Ant and the Grasshopper or The Hare and the Fox. The film itself has nothing like the clarity of a fable. It’s crowded, at times to the point of narrative incoherence, with enchanting but mystifying episodes that elude a single reading.

It’s the story of Mahito, a boy in 1940s Tokyo who loses his mother in a wartime fire. A year later, his father remarries her sister and starts a new family, moving them out to the aunt’s childhood countryside home. There, Mahito is plagued by a menacing heron who lures him to a mysterious tower built by his grand-uncle with the promise of seeing his mother alive.

Step behind the velvet ropes to see how the stars celebrated television’s biggest night. Though not quite back to pre-pandemic levels, Hollywood hit the party circuit with a slate of events with stops at the TV Academy’s Governors Ball, Netflix, Disney, HBO and Apple TV+ after the Fox telecast.

HBO + Max

Some things change, others stay the same. HBO and streaming counterpart Max once again topped the competition with a field-leading 31 wins Monday night thanks to eight trophies for The Last of Us, six for Succession, five for The White Lotus and another two for Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, among others. “Everyone is holding an Emmy,” relayed one guest as he surveyed the scene inside San Vicente Bungalows, which hosted the party of the night thanks to all that glittering gold and stars like Pedro Pascal making rounds. Speaking of the Last of Us heartthrob, after...

Get in touch to send in cinephile news and discoveries. For daily updates follow us @NotebookMUBI.NEWSTiny, a Canadian technology holding company, has completed a majority acquisition of the film-oriented social networking platform Letterboxd, Business Wire reports. Letterboxd’s founders Matthew Buchanan and Karl von Randow will continue to lead the business independently as the company scales up.REMEMBERINGThe Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover.Michael Gambon has died aged 82. A notable stage actor, Gambon appeared in Peter Greenaway’s The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989) before taking on memorable roles in Michael Mann's The Insider (1999), Robert Altman's Gosford Park (2001), and the Harry Potter films, in which he took over the role of Albus Dumbledore from Richard Harris. "Gambon left school aged 15 and, unlike many of his contemporaries, did not receive any formal training at drama school," writes Chris Wiegand in his Guardian obituary.

Amelia Heinle, who co-starred with Billy Miller on The Young and the Restless, is remembering her acting partner following his death.

In a touching tribute that Heinle shared on Instagram, the soap star posted a quote from Miller from something he shared with her about his childhood.

“My favorite thing growing up was hiding out from the rain in our little barn with a tin roof on it, it’s still my favorite sound. Listening to it coming down and the way it gave me peace,” read the quote from 2010.

Heinle plays the role of Victoria Newman in the daytime soap, while Miller played the role of Billy Abbott. The fictional characters wed on Y&r the same year that Miller shared this memory with Heinle.

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Miller died on Friday, September 15 after battling bipolar disorder.

The actor made...

Billy Miller's mother is speaking out about the circumstances surrounding her son's tragic death.

As previously reported, Miller died at 43 on Friday, September 15, two days before his 44th birthday.

At the time, details about how the daytime TV staple had died were not revealed.

Miller's mother has released the following statement to Soap Opera Digest:

"I want to personally thank the many fans and personal friends for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers and condolences sent to me and my family on the devastating death of my beautiful son Bj — Billy Miller.

"He fought a long hard valiant battle with bipolar depression for years. He did everything he could to control the disease.

"He loved his family, his friends and his fans but in the end the disease won the fight and he surrendered his life. The other causes of death being told are not true. I wish they were but they just aren't.

Billy Miller, the three-time Emmy winner for The Young and the Restless who also had long-running roles in All My Children and General Hospital, has died. He was 43.

The actor died Friday in Austin and was struggling with manic depression at the time, his manager told The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday, which would have marked Miller’s 44th birthday. His cause of death was not available.

His mother, Patricia Miller, released a statement on Monday via her son’s manager, who posted the message on her Twitter. She began by thanking the fans and friends who have sent her and her family love, prayers and condolences after his passing.

“He fought a long hard valiant battle with bipolar depression for years,” Patricia Miller’s statement read. “He did everything he could to control the disease. He loved his family, his friends and his fans but in the end the disease...

Billy Miller’s mother is setting the record straight about the circumstances surrounding her son’s tragic death.

As we reported Sunday, the Daytime Emmy-winning Young and the Restless and General Hospital actor died on Sept. 15 following a lengthy battle with bipolar disorder. He was 43.

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Billy Miller's costars are in mourning following the news of the Young and the Restless and General Hospital star's death at 43.

News of the three-time Daytime Emmy winner's death broke early Sunday morning.

"I'm so sad to hear of Billy Miller's passing," Y&r's Eileen Davidson posted on X.

"His infectious charm and warmth left lasting impressions on all of us who were lucky enough to have him in our lives. Im gonna miss that mischievous smile. Love you Billy."

Stephen Nichols paid tribute via X, saying he "had a lot of love and respect for Billy Miller."

"We had some good times on Y&r. His untimely death is a great loss. Love to his family and all who loved him."

Added William DeVry: I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of [Billy]. You had much to offer."

"I am devastated to hear news of the incredibly talented Billy Miller's passing,...

Suits creator Aaron Korsh is among the mourners paying tribute to late actor Billy Miller, who recurred on the USA Network hit as Marcus Specter, the brother of Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter.

“Very sad news for the entire Suits family,” Korsh wrote on X (fka Twitter) on Sunday. “I flew home once with Billy. We had a great time, bonding over the five hour flight, which seemed like it was over in minutes. A funny, smart, kind, gentle man.”

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The soap world is mourning Billy Miller in the wake of the Young and the Restless and General Hospital vet’s death at the age of 43.

“I am devastated to hear news of the incredibly talented Billy Miller’s passing,” Gh’s executive producer Frank Valentini posted on X (fka Twitter). “On behalf of the entire [General Hospital] family, our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.”

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Sad news out of Hollywood this Sunday morning.

Billy Miller, best known for his work on The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, has died.

He was 43.

The tragic news was first reported by Michael Fairman TV.

According to the report, the veteran actor passed away on September 15, two days before his 44th birthday.

Miller was born on September 17, 1979, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was raised in Grand Prairie, Texas.

He got his start on the small screen on an episode of CSI: NY in 2006, which began a busy TV schedule for the budding actor.

The following year, he booked the series regular role of Richie Novak on All My Children.

He departed the daytime sudser in 2008 and pivoted to The Young and the Restless, where he played Billy Abbott between 2008 and 2014.

While working on the show, he appeared on Justified, Ringer, Fatal Honeymoon, Castle, and the original CSI.

Never straying away from daytime soaps,...

Billy Miller, a three-time Daytime Emmy winning soap vet best known for his roles on The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, has died. He was 43.

Miller’s spokesperson tells TVLine that the actor passed away on Friday, Sept. 15. Although a cause of death was not given, Miller had been struggling with bipolar disorder, his rep confirms. (Michael Fairman TV was first to report the news of Miller’s death.)

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Exclusive: JoAnne Colonna has joined Linden Entertainment as a partner alongside founders Nicole King and Stacy O’Neil. She ends a 20-year run at Brillstein Entertainment Partners, where she was a manager and partner. Colonna will operate between Linden’s LA and NY offices.

“JoAnne is someone we have long admired,” King and O’Neil said “She is very highly respected and valued both by her clients and by people within the industry as a whole. She is passionate about her work and we are thrilled to have her join us. We are excited to have such a strong partner as we look to continue to build to a dynamic future for Linden.”

Said Colonna: “I am excited to partner with Stacy after having worked together for many years. Nicole and Stacy are both incredibly driven and entrepreneurial; they take great care in their work to create unique and exciting opportunities for their clients,...

Margot Robbie's portrayal of Barbie in the upcoming movie is praised by director Greta Gerwig for capturing the challenge of portraying a character whose interior originally matches her exterior. Barbie's life in Barbie Land lacks realistic depth, as reflected in her environment and the objects around her. As Barbie discovers the realities of the real world, the line between the two worlds blurs, and Robbie's performance effectively conveys this transformation.

Margot Robbie's performance in Barbie has been broken down by director Greta Gerwig, who also co-wrote the movie. The smash hit Barbie stars Robbie as the titular iconic doll, who travels to the real world when she discovers that her life in Barbie Land is no longer as perfect as she originally thought. The star-studded cast of the movie also includes Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell, Simu Liu, America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Michael Cera, Helen Mirren, Rhea Perlman, and many more.

Speidi’s back!

The beloved villains of 2006’s hit reality series “The Hills”, Spencer and Heidi Pratt, are entering the world of podcasts.

Landing a deal with mega streaming platform Spotify, the infamous couple will host “Speidi’s 16th Minute”, which Spencer announced to his Instagram on Tuesday.

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Playing on the notorious pop-culture phrase “15 minutes of fame,” Spencer captioned the announcement: “Thank you @ringer @ringerrealitytv @spotifypodcasts @spotify for helping #speidi get that 16th minute !”

While speaking with People in an article published on Monday, Spencer, 36, and Heidi, 34, divulged that the podcast would cover everything from paparazzi photos to reality TV and their unexpected climb to celebrity status.

In a Spotify preview available on the platform, the couple denounces their villain status on MTV’s “The Hills”, calling themselves instead the “heroes” for “carrying the show.”

The couple became...

Spotify isn’t content to simply be the biggest audio streaming platform in the world as the company has announced a continuation of its deal with FanDuel TV to bring video podcasts and new shows to the sports-gambling channel from The Ringer beginning on Tuesday, April 4.

The Ringer, a sports and entertainment website and podcast network acquired by Spotify in 2020, will launch a slate of sports-themed programming available exclusively on FanDuel TV. The content company will license select video podcasts to FanDuel TV — including existing shows adapted for FanDuel TV — and a slate of new shows.

“We’re thrilled to expand our long-standing partnership to include creating content for FanDuel TV,” The Ringer’s managing director Geoff Chow said. “It’s exciting to bring The Ringer’s signature blend of enthusiasm and expertise to this new audience.”

The Ringer on FanDuel TV will focus on the biggest moments in sports...

On Wednesday, Spotify hosted a cross-generational conversation between popular Gen Z content creator Emma Chamberlain and The Ringer founder and CEO Bill Simmons. Both have podcasts in common: Chamberlain’s Anything Goes podcast has been hosted by Spotify for only two weeks as part of an exclusive deal (and has already more than doubled in listenership, the company said), and as part of Spotify’s purchase of The Ringer for $250 million in 2020, Simmons’ network has over 50 podcasts on the platform.

Interviewed by Spotify’s global head of public affairs Dustee Jenkins, Chamberlain and Simmons shared insights about the importance of authenticity in audio, why a pivot to video in podcasting makes sense, and where they see the industry heading.

“It’s always been so exciting to me to just be vulnerable in a new way online … I started podcasting because I thought that the medium would be perfect for me.

Grumpy coach Harrelson trains a team of teens with learning disabilities in this remake of the Spanish film Campeones

This big-hearted underdog sports comedy runs on rails, with no great surprises, but it’s likable. It’s the story of Marcus (Woody Harrelson), a washed-up, grumpy basketball coach with a booze problem who gets busted for drunk driving: the judge sentences him to 90 days’ community service coaching a basketball team of teens with learning disabilities.

It’s a remake of a Spanish film called Campeones and inspired by a true story from Spain, but the fact that this film is directed by the broad comedy maestro Bobby Farrelly might remind you of The Ringer, the Johnny Knoxville comedy from 2005 that Farrelly produced with his brother Peter. The Ringer had Knoxville pretending to have a mental disability to compete in the Special Olympics. That film toyed with some grossout bad taste...

Supernatural's Misha Collins slyly comments on comparisons between the show's promotional art and the Jonas Brothers' new album cover. Supernatural followed Sam and Dean Winchester, brothers who traveled the country hunting monsters and demons. Collins joined Supernatural in season 4, taking on the role of the angel Castiel, or Cas. The character quickly became a fan favorite and a regular on the show.

Collins took to Twitter to comment on comparisons between Supernatural's promotional art, which features Sam, Dean, and Castiel posing together, and the cover of the new Jonas Brothers album, The Family Business.

People are shouting, “Plagiarism!”, but I see this as Recycling, which helps the environment, so I say, “Thanks for doing your part for the planet, @jonasbrothers.” https://t.co/KIINlHLQVe —...

Rian Johnson is on a murder mystery hot streak. After releasing "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" at the end of 2022, he's starting off 2023 on the right foot with a mystery-of-the-week original series on Peacock. Executive produced by himself and Natasha Lyonne (who also stars in the series), "Poker Face" is emblematic of the mystery shows of old, and harkens back to the 1970s when Universal and NBC ruled the mystery movie night spot with feature-length "Columbo" episodes that boasted impressive guests and even more remarkable murders.

The bygone era of those old detective shows has been revived with "Poker Face," as Johnson's primary goal is to take all the best parts of mystery television from years of yore and reintroduce them to a new audience. Given his love of all things mystery that he saw as a child, it's no surprise that a series like "Poker Face" came to fruition.

Exclusive: Larry Wilmore is tapping into his experiences in late-night for a primetime comedy in development at ABC.

Wilmore is writing, executive producing and is set to star in Lately, described as a behind-the-scenes look at the upstairs-downstairs dynamics of the people who work at a late-night talk show, sources tell Deadline.

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Tamara Gregory, Head of Television at Wilmore’s Wilmore Films, also executive produces. The project comes from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, where Wilmore is under an overall deal.

Wilmore was host of his own late-night talk show, Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore,...

This article contains no Wolf Pack spoilers.

In every generation, there is a Chosen One. But for many, there’s a particular Chosen One who has transcended all that with a legacy that endures from one generation to the next.

Kendra and Faith both hold a special place in our hearts, but it’s Buffy Summers who will forever remain the blueprint, even now. Sunnydale would have been a very different place without its signature Slayer, and it’s safe to say that TV as a whole would have been very different without Sarah Michelle Gellar too.

In the 20 years that have passed since Buffy the Vampire Slayer ended, Gellar has slayed all manner of projects, from underrated roles in Ringer and Southland Tales to an instantly iconic comeback in Do Revenge.

And now she’s back on our screens, working both in-front-of and behind the camera for a new TV show called Wolf Pack.